2020-2021 Concert Season
Winter Concert 7th Grade Percussion Ensemble 7th Grade Band 8th Grade Percussion Ensemble 8th Grade Band
Jennifer Peterson, Conductor
Mukwonago Bands YouTube Channel Tuesday | December 22 | 7:00pm
Special thanks to FJH Music, Alfred Publishing, and Tapspace Publications for granting permission to post these recordings of their music online. In addition to the ‘full concert’, individual recordings of several of the pieces will also be posted on the Mukwonago Bands YouTube channel.
Program Winterland (2020) 7th Grade Percussion Ensemble
Colliding Visions (2010) 7th Grade Band
Begin Transmission (2016) 8th Grade Percussion Ensemble
Lion’s Gate (2019)
Brian Slawson b. 1956
Brian Balmages b. 1975
John Herndon b. 1985
8th Grade Band
Robert Sheldon b. 1954
8th Grade Band
Robert Sheldon b. 1954
Garden of the Black Rose (2001)
Program Notes Winterland (2020)
Brian Slawson b. 1956
Winterland, an ensemble piece for young percussionists, is a cheerful and festive musical offering that will get any listener into the holiday spirit. In addition to standard instruments like glockenspiel, chimes, marimba, and timpani, the piece features a myriad of fun, toy-like instruments that all players are required to switch to midway through the piece. Fun instruments like slapstick, bell tree, castanets, a train whistle, and sleigh bells not only engage the players but help capture the spirit of the season. (Program Notes by Tapspace Publishing Company) Colliding Visions (2010)
Brian Balmages b. 1975
This might possibly be the most ironic piece I have ever written in my life. It began when a music program received a grant to commission a new work. The work was to be the highlight of the year for the students. But before starting the piece, I received notice from Rick Palese, band director at Prairie Hill Elementary in Cary, Illinois, that the district had a budget shortfall. The grant itself was not affected, but one fo the mandated cuts was the band program, grades 5-8. So began the process of writing a world premiere for a band that would no longer exist after its performance. Even more ironic is that it was written as the final piece for their concert. It would not be the last work the band would ever play. The title, Colliding Visions, focuses on the important issue facing the arts everywhere. This piece serves as an important reminder that we must all share our passion for music with others. When people look to cut funds, we should state with a firm and unified voice that it should not be from the arts. The arts are crucial to our culture and to our own well-being. Further, this adaptable arrangement comes in response to COVID-19, a time when music programs once again are fighting to remain in schools. If ever there was a time when students needed music in their lives, that time is now. (Program Notes by Brian Balmages)
Begin Transmission (2016)
John Herndon b. 1985
Begin Transmission is intended to be an exciting first adventure into the world of percussion ensemble music for groups with approximately one year of experience. It provides opportunities for students to apply skills and concepts which they have been developing by working out of method books in a percussion ensemble setting. Most players get to experiment with different timbres by either playing on the rim of their drum or by switching instruments. This begins preparing them for more advanced literature and provides some diversity to the composition. (Program Notes by Tapspace Publishing Company) Lion’s Gate (2019)
Robert Sheldon b. 1954
The grandeur and vibrancy of Vancouver's harbor is reflected in this vibrant programmatic piece for developing bands. Take a picturesque musical voyage under Lion's Gate Bridge and into the Pacific Ocean while being treated to a musical view of the majestic mountains and incredible scenery. (Program Notes by Robert Sheldon) Garden of the Black Rose (2001)
Robert Sheldon b. 1954
Garden of the Black Rose evokes images of medieval times. Dark moods and colorful orchestration encourage even young players to perform with great expression and intensity. The meditative opening yields to a fast-paced theme featuring rhythmic ostinato and melodic layering. Great fun to play and a refreshing selection for concert or contest. (Program Notes by Robert Sheldon)
7th Grade Band Due to the importance of every part, students are listed alphabetically.
Flute Beverly DeGaro Jenna Keeling Faith Kempinski Ben Lohman Kelsey McFadyen Madysen Miresse Libby Poser Emily Salnajs Maxwell Schultz Natalie Schwichtenberg Makayla Sieradzki Max Smith Myra Verburgt Paige Zais
Oboe Natalie Kohlmann Clarinet Avery Carson Nolan Forster Zack Graul Riley Jeske Abbey Lochowicz Ben Peterson Maya Rodriguez George Seroogy Jackson Smith Bass Clarinet Bailie Dahl Ethan Henken
Alto Sax Darryn Bednarek Colton Katzfey Ashley Ruenzel Anna Smage Nathan Spangenberg Tenor Saxophone Drake Hanrahan Bari Saxophone Ash Baumann Trumpet Jacob Anderson Ethan Cochenet Garrett Galbraith Ryan Graber Noah Huebner Adam Kapp Joshua McKay Liam McLain Isaac Miller Camden Phillips Stephan Roeder Karson Rudolph Eli Smith Angel Vick Katharine Wilhelm
Horn Emily Brandt Dane Hurley Caroline Matthew Trombone Rylie Culver Ayden DeBoth Henry Degenhardt Jacob Dressnandt Gavin Hanneman Ben Jones Jaden Kaiser Christian Krawchyk Colin Meredith Cameron Perdreau Gage Rudolph Cooper Struve Sam Villarreal Samantha Wiebelhaus Parker Zehe Baritone Evan Ginsch Kylie Madden Tuba Jacob Stark Percussion Jack Berish Noah Brademuehl Thomas Bruce Evan Callies Willow Conner Toby Krull Mallie Sullivan Virginia Szpak
8th Grade Band Due to the importance of every part, students are listed alphabetically.
Flute Lexi Aber Anna Braun Elyse Lange Emileigh Oenes Maddi Weibel Oboe Lukas Zarcone Bassoon Darren Meyer Clarinet Federico Bellini Allie Kropp Chloe Samuels Natalie Tappa Tempe Wassam Nikki Wilcox Bass Clarinet Jennafer Howell Everett Krawchyk
Alto Sax Steven Kappus Jr. Lilly Matthews Ryland Peeples Brooklyn Rice Lauren Schindler Jack Smith Strya Sullivan Tenor Saxophone Jack Savasta Bari Saxophone Reegan Goddard Cameron Smith Trumpet Connor Beitz Kasey Bischmann Cienna DeLaney Jacob Forster Lucas Forster Jack Ksobiech Laina Maren Alex Mersfelder Cole Oldenburg Jamison Osvatic Chloe Retherford Lauren Smith Peyton Williams Anthony Witt
Horn Ella Schueler Dominic Sponholz Trombone Abigail Brazouski Jacob Brunsch Nate Christensen Gael Constans Tony Eisert Calvin Hagenbeck Nic Sanfilippo Ben Savatski Baritone Bobby Hinterlong Callan Schultz Tuba Frank Vento Percussion Dominic Barry Logan Basterash Virginia Caryl Sam Furru Andrew Glosemeyer Eli Henken Lilly Ingram Jaden Kuehl AJ O'Connor David O'Connor Blake Schultz Vito Schwartz Eric Stephan Celene Trewyn Adam Whittier
Upcoming Band Events Date
Time
Event
Location
Jan 25
All Day
MHS Bands Audition Day
MHS Band Room
Mar 2
7:00pm
Combined MHS/PVMS Jazz Bands Concert
Greenwald PAC (tentative)
Mar 13
TBA
MASD Elementary Instrumental Festival
PVMS Large Gym
Mar 15
7:00pm
MHS Bands Concert
Greenwald PAC (tentative)
Apr 16
7:00pm
2nd Annual Drumming for a Difference Concert
MHS West Gym
Apr 17
7:00pm
Blue2 Winterguard Showcase Performance
MHS West Gym
Apr 19
N/A
Virtual Solo & Ensemble Deadline (District)
May 7
N/A
Virtual Solo & Ensemble Deadline (State)
May 19
7:30pm
MHS Bands Finale Concert
Greenwald PAC
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Mukwonago’s Extracurricular Percussion & Wind Instrument Programs for Grades 7-12
Blue2 Percussion & *New for 2021*
Blue2 Winds Season Info Coming in January www.mukwonagobands.org/blue2
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